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Piemonte Chardonnay DOC wine — Scrimaglio winery — Dionysus
WhitePiemonteDOC

Piemonte Chardonnay DOC

by Scrimaglio · Piedmont, Italy

AppellationPiemonteDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for3–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
ScrimaglioPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Chardonnay finds favourable conditions in Piedmont, in its climate, soil and vineyard exposure.

Vinification

The free-run juice, obtained after gentle crushing, undergoes a short cold maceration. Fermentation follows at 18–20 °C to enhance the grape's varietal aromas. Malolactic fermentation then takes place, and the wine rests for several months on the lees, which adds complexity and helps it age well. Before bottling it is blended with 5–15% wine from the previous vintage that has been aged in barriques.

Tasting profile

Fresh and pleasantly complex, with an inviting character. Aroma and palate show notes of yellow fruit, especially apple and banana.

Serving and pairing

Suited to fish dishes throughout the year. It can be drunk on release or kept for 3–4 years.